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Hundreds of millions of Christians, worldwide, follow the Orthodox Churches. Some of the more famous Orthodox denominations include the Copts, the Greek Orthodox, and the Russian Orthodox. The Orthodox tradition is rich: poignant icons and beautiful basilicas, sacred mysteries and midnight services, honored patriarchs and a history going back thousands of years. Test your knowledge of Orthodox Christianity.
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1 The Russian Orthodox Church
The Russian Orthodox Church is steeped in cultural tradition and has millions of members around the world. Here is a look at the history of this denomination. Thanks, hope you enjoy.
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10 Q
neon000
Dec 30 07
648 plays
2 Orthodox Iconography
In Orthodox Christianity, icons are works of art that most often feature a saint or event from the Bible. Here's a quiz about some icons and their meanings.
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10 Q
neon000
Feb 03 07
1047 plays
3 The Greek Orthodox Church
The Greek Orthodox Church has millions of members in Greece, the U.S. and elsewhere. Here's a quiz on some aspects of the church's traditions and culture. Hope you enjoy. Thanks.
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10 Q
neon000
Sep 16 07
900 plays
4 The Coptic Orthodox Church
This church has over 15 million adherents around the world. It also enjoys a rich cultural tradition. Hope you enjoy this quiz on its history. Thank you.
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10 Q
neon000
Sep 14 07
519 plays
5 The Ethiopian Orthodox Church
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church claims to trace back its roots to the earliest days of Christianity. Enjoy this quiz on its history.
Tough
10 Q
neon000
Apr 26 07
387 plays
6 Pascha!
This is a quiz to familiarize you with Greek Paschal tradition.
Average
10 Q
valdierio
Jan 06 08
594 plays
7 The Armenian Apostolic Church
How much do you know about the history of the Armenian Apostolic Church and its Patriarchies?
Tough
10 Q
Rowena8482
Feb 26 11
102 plays
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Last Updated Aug 08 12 5:15 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* On June 10, 1990, who ascended to the title of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia?
* This icon depicts Christ as the "ruler of all" and is commonly found on the ceiling of churches. What is it?
* This icon is one of the most popular in Russian history. It depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, and was credited on many occasions with saving the country from military disaster. What is it?
* It is not normally acceptable to directly depict the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. However, there are rare exceptions, of which this icon is one. It shows three angels, believed to be symbolic of the Holy Trinity. What is the icon?
* This icon shows Christ, John the Baptist and the angels at one of the key events in the ministry of Jesus. Which one is it?


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